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In class, Boma managed to concentrate as the lecturer analyzed the book -Little Snake and Little Frog.

Boma thought about the story. The little snake and little frog were friends until the snake's mom found out her child's friend was a frog.

She advised her child to eat it and not play with her food. Coincidentally, Frog's mum also found out her child's friend was a snake. She advised her child to stay away and not be an easy meal. Both friends adhered to the advice given to them. Playtime came and the snake called out to the frog but the frog won't venture close. The snake tried to trick the frog into coming close, saying they were friends but the frog's response to the snake was, 'What your mother told you, my mother also told me.'

Boma found the frog's response perfect. She wished that in her situation, a piece of simple advice from her parents would save her. Maybe it would, but she didn't want to bother them and make them worry.

Boma tried to ignore the threatening looks that